Regimental number | 2362 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Minburra, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27.2 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 151 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Richard Fogden, Orroroo, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Great courage and leadership at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 20/21 September 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 25 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 21 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 69 |
Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FOGDEN Edward Barr |